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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-02


integrates Annihilation, vacancy, everlast-
ing blank, oblteration- Why not present all
that beautiful doctrine to the dying. instead
of coming with this hoax, this swindle of the
Christian religion, and filing the diving man
with anticipations Of another life. until some
in the last hour have clapped their hands, and
some have shouted, and some have sung, and
some have been so overwrought with joy they
could only look ecstatic. Palace gates open-
ing, they thought: diamonded coronets fash
ing, hands reckoning, orchestras sounding.
Little children dying, actually believing they
saw their departed parents, so that. although
the little children had been so weak and
feeble and sick for weeks, they could not turn
on Their dying pillow, at the last, in a parox
ysm of rapture uncomfortable, they sprang to
their feet and shouted: Mother, catch me.
/ am comingfr
And to show the immensely Of this delusion.
this awful swindle Of the Gospel OF Jesus
Christ, open hospital and bring into that
hospital the deathbeds of great many Chris
tan people, and take you by the hand this
morning, and walk up and down the wards
of that hospital, and / ask n few Questions
l ask: @Dying Stephen, what have you to
sayr Lord Jesus, receive my SPIRIT aDv-
ing John Wesley, what have You to sayyr
The best Of all Is, God Is with usr Swing
Edward Payson, what have you to sayF Il
hoat in sea Of glory aDyinc John BRAD
ford, what have you to sayfr aTf there IL
any way Of going to Heaven ON horseback. or
In fiery chariot. it is thissr 1Dyinr Mean
der, what have you to sayr Il am going TO
sleep now-good night aDying Mrs Flor
ence Foster, what have you to sayr
pilgrim IN the valley, but the
mountain tops are all agleam from neal
tn r,pzk ADvine Al.w~~.<l.- ar.xn
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
To Boys Commencing Business.
(Sclected.l

Be on hand promptly in the morn
ing at your place of business, and
make it point never to be late, and
perform cheerfully every duty. Be
respectful to your employers, and to
all in authority over you, and be po-
lite to every one politeness costs
nothing, and it will help you wonder
fully in getting on in the world. And,
above all, be honest and truthful. The
boy who starts IN life with a sound
mind in sound body, who falls into
no bad habits, who is honest, truthful
and industrious, who remembers with
grateful love his father and mother,
who does not grow away from his
church and Sunday-school, has quail
ties of mind and heart that will insure
him success to 4 remarkable degree,
even though he is endowed with only
ordinary mental capacity; for honor,
truth and industry are more than
genius.
Don't be foolish in your dress, and
don't buy anything before you have
the money to pay for it. Shun bill.
lard saloons, and be careful how you
spend the evenings. Cultivate taste
for reading, and read only good books.
With love for reading, you will find in
books friends ever true, and full Of
cheer in time of gloom, and swee,
companionship for lonely hours. Other
friends may grow cold and forsake
you, but books are always the same.
And in closing, boys, / would say
again, that with truth, honesty and in
dustry, and living faith in God, you
will succeed.
Honor and shame from no condition rise
Act we'll pour part there all the honol
lies.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

and punish all unfair or crooked deal
ings. or some other plan, is to be de-
termined. Such an Exchange might
attain to great results and afford the
needed protection. 1t could offer
peculiar and marked advantages over
other markets, because of the quality
Of the Golden Leaf and the quantity
that will be handled. Buyers will
come with more confidence into the
North Carolina markets, and finding
the greatest facilities and opportunities
for business they will he encouraged
to become regular instead of OCCASION
al visitors.
8" But the local inspection of each
market may offer the same advantages.
The real aim should 5e efficiency and
promptness in dealing with the ques-
ton we have been considering. 1t is
high time that an end to the injustice
and sights of the past should come.
Let North Carolinaians combine to
serve North Carolina. In doing SO they
will best serve their own interests. A
determination to correct an evil Of
long standing, and then the needed
energy and unanimity of purpose,
will prove a blessing to the State and
to the individual.
THE COMMITTEE S REPORT PROMULGATED
FOR THE BEST AND GENERAL GOOD
OF THE TOBACCO TRADE.
In conclusion the undersigned would
respectfully and earnestly urge that
the earliest possible steps be taken in
the direction indicated. We have no
pet measure, no inaexible plan to
offer. We have aimed more to arouse
the attention of all engaged in hand
ling Tobacco to the great importance
of combining to correct wrong and
evil than to present well digested
and tenderly cherished scheme of our
own. We hope that all engaged in
the Tobacco business in North Car
olina will feel as we do-the supreme
Importance of making known to the
world the superior quality of our To-
baccos and to secure proper recogni-
ton tor the same among the dealers
of the world. Justice and fair dealing is
all that we seek or that North Caaoli-
ma asks. We have the honor to re-
main,"
Very Respectfully,
SAMUEL WATKINS,
! ]. S. KING,
| +. J. PARRISH,
Committee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
A BOILING we'll is reported in Ha

A BOILING we'll is reported in Har-
nett county, this State, near the village
of Dunn. The Richmond Dispatch
says on the subject:
Certainly there is natural gas there /:
and there may be oil there. Either
or both may be there in paying or non
paying quantities. Ebullient wells, or
rather boiling wells, constitute one oi
the features of the celebrated oil region
on the Little Kanawha river, in Writ
county, near Parkersburg, in West
Virginia.
A short while ago " boiling well
was said to have been discovered in
Edgeoombe county. What has be.
come of it1 1t has suddenly cooled
down, it appears.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
J.A.STALLINGS. !.
toct. l3-3i1

am receiving new fail 7nd winter
goods every day. / have been busy
beyond my expectations since | have
been receiving my new goods, hence ay
delay in gettiug out An advertiseR ent.
/ have 4 nice select line Of Dress Good.
in blacks and colOrs. l bought every
piece myself and at the same time Sc
lected trim mings to match each piece.
SO i havs no trouble when I sell a dress
to match it up in all the neatest style
trimmings, in fact can tit dress up in
everything that is wanted for it. You
can find in my stock Black CAshmeres,
in all grades, Ottomans. Sabastapols,
Serges. Aldines, Reps, Henrietta Cloths
and all grades Black Silks, MOrie Silks,
and in colOrs, Cashmeres, all prices, Tri
cots, Aldines. SebastapCls. Henrietta
Ctoths. Serges, English SuitinGs-flan-
nels-nice Combination Suits, and many
others all of the latest sty les and designs.
Ny Nelvets consist of all the d fferent
varieties, i'm stripes, all the colors in
plain silk velvets and pushes. can
match all my dress goods mentioned
above, III all the newest STYLES of We vets
or braids and buttons. have nice
line Of ladies flannel vest, all siZaS or in
suits ust as d customer may want ladies
cloAks and wraps in all styles. I also
have a nice line of gents furnishing
goods. III you want good collar, or
eur, or scATI, naE3 IL In tue latest sty le.
My stock of gents underwear is com
plete. have just received a nice line Of
pant goods, and can furnish a customer
with goods from 20 cts. to $500 per yard.
My stock of hosiery, both in ladies aud
geatlemons, II complete, and my old re-
liable Jewell Shirt is still III great de-
mand. Kid gloves dressed and und ress-
ed in the newest styles. A full line OF
corsets of all kinds. Ny stock Of dry
goods, notions, dress goods and trim
AlinRs ia complete. now thank my
customers and friends very kindly for
their liberal patronage in the past, and
beg them to continue the Same.
Yours Truly,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

1t is generally understood that Hon
John S. Barbour, of Virginia, will sue.
ceed Senator Riddleberger in the
Senate. He is shrewd political man
ager. and it was during his admins.
tration as chairman of the Democratic
executive committee that the State wa:
delivered from Mahoneism.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
Rueklen's Arniea SslYe.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rhenm. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChiIbiains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions. and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. II is
guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfaction, or
Inoney refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by J. VI. Young 4 Co. nov. 81
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
Valuable Farm for Sale T!

off~r for sale valuable farm situated
near the town Of Henderson, and con-
tanning ono hundred and sixty (ieo)
acres. Land dneIy adapted to yellow
tobacco. corn, cotton, grains. grsses. Ac
An excellent chance f,r good and ssfs
investment Will he sold on reasonable
tsrms. Apply tn
A. c. ZOLLICOFFER,
ATTORNEY.
oct-13a Henderson, y. G.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

The young architect of life should
remember that he constructs upon the
foundation of his hopes, and when he
lays the cornor stone Of ambition let
him not forget that it must hold the
whole structure, and also that he will
never build higher than his aim.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
BLNOD OLA TEXAN.
Bad Blood at Brunswick, Ga.

have tried Is. Il. B. and found it a
great thing for the blood. 1 also had
Rheum matte Pains and the use ot one bot
tie of B. Is. B. has done the work, but
will finish up on the second bUttle ~ n
clincler. May God spread it to every
one is my PRAYER. VI. X. ELLIS.
Brunswick, Ga, April %, 1886.
All who desire full information about
the cause and cure OF Blood Poison,
ScrOfula and ScrOfulous Swellings, Ul>
cers, Sores. Rheumatism, Kidney Cons
plxints, Catarrh, etc can secure by mail
free, - copy of our 32-page Illustrated
book OF Wonders, filled with the most
wonderful aud startling proof ever be-
foro known. Address.
BLOOD BALM CO..
Atlanta. Ga.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
AFTERMATH.

Written for the GOLD LEAF
We've not plucked the rose in bud,
Nor the full flower i'm its bloom
What remains for Us shall be
Some late garner from the tomb.
Some lone flower the frost hiss spared,
Some late Sheaf the cleaner Scorned?
Some wild plum no bird has cared
To devour. No joy adorned
With the spring or summers cheer,
With the rosy flower Ut youth,
Only aftermath half sere
In life'S autumn filled with ruth.
Yet all gladly we shall take
This late blossom, this scant sheaf;
Thankful that our hearts shall wake
One sweet song however brief.
Minnie G. Ballard
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
VOL. vi.


For over f. ar years have been a great
sufferer from a terrible form Of Nasal
C4tSrrh. l was greatly annoyed with a
constant roaring in my head and my
hearing became very much impaired.
The discharge from my nose was pro-
fuse and very offensive, and my general
health impaired. l tried most all prom
ineut physicians, but they did not cure
me, aud | used various advertised
preparations without beneti'.
One day / chauced t. read remarka-
BILE article written by prominent citi-
zen Of Athens. Ga, stating that he had
been permanently cur3d by the use of
eight bottles of B. B. B.-BOtanic Blood
Balm. Being kksptical on the subject,
i wrote to him on the subject and re-
ceived q IA Ost encouraging answer to the
effect that he had been cured long
enough to be thoroughly satisfied that
no return of the disease would ensue.
then sent to the drug store of 7. F..
Smith Il Bro, and purchased 3. b. B.,
and to my utter astOnishm ment and salts
faction, the use of ten bottles has re-
stored my general health, stopped the
roaring sensation, entirely healed and
cured the nasal catarrh and am proud
to recommend a blood remedy with
such powerful curative properties.
/ shall continue its use little longer
and feel confident that l will be entirely
cured of one of the most obstinate cases
OF nasal catarrh in the country.
The business men of our town know
of my case. n. &. EDWARDS.
Lampassas SPRING., Texas, NJ y l, 1856.
BLNOD OF A TEXAN.
For six years I have beed afflicted
with blood poison, which continued tn
increase, while physicians were at
tEInpting to cure me.
One bottle of B. 3. B. has made me
feel like a new man, and l am now
rapidly recovering. W. Fl. DAVIS.
Sam Marcos, Texas May 3, 1856.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

DURHAM county has taken step in
the right direction in working her con-
victs on the public roads.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
Yours Truly,
j. A. STALLINGS.
7 L. FULLER,

Practical Architect and Builder,
HENDERSON, N. c.
Plans and specifications of modern and
other styles furnished on short notice at
moderate prices. oct o-3 /.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-08-11
a sunmeF lay.

iThe price Of "tIree dozen eggs" con
tribute by Mr.. Lee 20 the building fund oI
the Church of the Holy Face, NJ the FactO.
", has inspired the following effusion
which i from the pen Of layman, and j:
affectionately dedicated TO Rev. J. Pye
Neale, ;. ].
Three dozen eggs-oh, gracious gift,
| muse among the haunts of men
And fondly bless the virtuous hen
That gave such evidence Of thrift.
Her glorious future who could read
When first she cracked the shelly bars
And issued forth beneath the stars
To scratch the gravel for feed:
No common chick belQyed of man
From childhoofs days Wild unrest
She cherished IN her chicken breast
Too young for eggs, she laid plan.
. thoughtful bird-her plan was this
To build with eggs a sacred shrine
That. like the taste of mellow wine,
should NIL the pastors soul with bliss.
So when t. henhoOd full she came,
And ioBnd in Lee a glorious chance,
And heard The MIRROR shout her fame.
What truer friend than he who spends
His very life in friendships causeg
Wha. chicken worthier Of applause
Than she who lays for worthy endsy
"L"g n, MacduiT," cried doomed Macbeth,
When Birnam'S wuod-a wondrOus sight:
Came marching ON tO give him fight,
Macduf It'd on with bated breath.
lie lu"t Macbeth low i the dust
The O,i.eSt thing that ere was LIid-
Thr I,hIrrked husband, enslaycd, paid
The penalty Of deeds unjust.
And ~ cctiy potent i the h'y
That ISSUES from the poets breast
To lull the weary soul 10 rest
And lrve litc'S Cank' rcus cares away.
But greater tar than all these lays
Tn laying Of the faithful hen
That gives not death, but life and then
Renew herself in divers ways.
More gsorious than the Nttiag sun
The ting hen that never quits
Th" 'yell-storcd nest, hut brpodinE >itS
ntll J. r life giving work il done
No g.i less CALLING, none more sweet,
Thai that of golden hue - bright
Beneath the oval surface White:
oh, 1T - praise ii--it is me"t
Thou (. truthful George III esteem OF men
Has earned with k"tch,i k,id IN tree.
Yet d,arcr above price tn me
The lying hatch it Of the hen.
May L. eggs ampl, then bcap fruit
by firing up the listlC>> crowd,
And may TmE MIRRORS praises loud
Eg- others IN "a follow suit.
-Cdtholr Mirror.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-08-11
A COOL HAND.

Six years before the date Of our
story George Ewalt, an Iowa farmer,
having several thousand dollars of
spare capital to invest, became silent
partner in the dry goods house Of his
brother Andrew in Philadelphia. He
received, of course, quarterly state
ments Of the affairs of the firm. In
1865, however, he came to Philadel-
phia unexpectedly and walked into
his brothers office one cool day in
October. Andrew had grown lean,
anxious, gray-haired; he spoke with
measured slowness, and dressed with
scrupu.ous neatness. The Iowa man
was large and horid, his voice was
loud and breezy, his clothes hung
loosely about him.
This town life is crampingl" he
thought, discontentedly, cycling his
brother as they sat together.
Il hope you are satisfied with the
way the business has grown" said
Mr.. Ewalt, anxiously.
"Oh, yes, certainly glancing care
lessly through the glass door at the
long counters and shelves of goods.
Your investment has paid as much
as you expected, George
"Very fair, very fair. But where
is Wally? l came here to find my
own flesh and blood, man, not to look
after investments.
'Walter?" uneasily. He is at his
desk yonder. l have a great deal of
care and anxiety about that 0oy,
George
Walter had been his uncle's favorite
when child. The Old mans face
clouded.
Wild, eh : Does he drink? gam.
bles"
My som No, no. severely. Il
should turn him ont OF doors if that
were tie case. But he has no stabil,
ity, he is headlans, reckless, cares
nothing Tor business. He is utterly
worthless, in word. Mr. Ewalt
spoke with the energy Of a man who
had long kept silence. He is surely
breaking my heart, George. meant
10 traia hia TO take my place in the
house, he ought by this time te know
the business in every detail, but in
stead ol mastering it, he has Joined a
baseball club. goes to regattas, to the
theatre, and drives = fss. hoEse in the
park,
'oh-ol see, with meditatiye nod.
That is he by the window? Fine,
manly.looking fellow. Andy. Who ID
the young man at the desk near him
dark, luiet. .fass?'
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-08-11
THE WHITE.

An improved hiI arm sewing Machine.
The advantage u h:lh arm, admitting
the passage under It # bulky garments
without Inus-inE or -niling the "ompaCtIng
Nv them, i, loo well known I" require de-
cripti"n.
Ii will ll>t liic tim, and is range ci
work CN,rc,- that oi any other machine
WlRRi NTE'D FrR FIVE YEARS
Among tine many advantages oi the
White mrch'nc are it,, Ia, lie, scli-S'ttng i'll
every ,cr,-r "tt the w"r .-.iiway- rl-ht
II ha- a." least you! !liCairl, the most
simple. durable nj complete shuttle ever
nadc. simplicity in i..rcy.ling being an cs-
p,rial haiur.. The shuttle tension is So
arranged thnt Yea cau increase !, or de
rr,:ts, il without removing the shuttle from
Tho lnlchinc ~ di-arranging IL, work.
All wcIrins parts Of ia" Whit are made
adjustable, - iha. any los; mpttth incident
tn long usage can b. easily taken III, thus
avoiding ;hc lclnl aut pcnSy in dupliCa-
ting parts The simplicity in threading the
Whit. is unCquEtlcd 10y ANY other machine,
aud w would particularly call attention
e. the fact in either the upper ur lower
thread, there j. ~ hole ~ thread through
excepting the eye nf the needle.
For Family Use. Dress Making, Tailor
ing, the White is without peer.
II. Lee Harden, Agent,
COMPTON, MD. July 90.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-08-11

1t Is the skirt of LADY, ball dress
that costs. The corsage dosen't come
high.
The man who can raise the VIVID
can have anything he wants now
days.
a novel under the curious name nf
The Wash Is Iu-t published. 1t
must have bad ending.
Red Shirt had some cards engraved
IN London. They bear the name Mr..
CarmIne Uudergarment.
From the records Of recent college
graduates 1t II believed the letters y.
\. indicate Boston Athlete
Cannot the newspaper men find
hermit some where We are short
Of herm.ts for this season Of the year.
Women are not hackzllders a. men
are, says writer No but they
would be If II wasu TOT the!I bustie-
Ii was a Boston boy VINO started
the fashion OF calling his father Dy
his given name. aud the fashion last
ed about thirty seconds.
Mary Anderson is to appear ne1s
September in "A Winter. Tale.
Oh, no, not as an icicle. What ever
put that idea in your head
A yacht, a kee OF beer, fool and
a lot OF women and children make up
a combination which generally calls
/ for the services of the Coroner.
There is one class OF men who
havn't opened their mouths to grum-
/ bic about the hot weather. II IL the
class known as summer hotel keepers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-08-11
BtLI HE4BS

"Ns oeeh devised by j. u. Wood. ths
naturalist, who contcsses that he -.
heves the sphinx nigh; have lived
some two thousand years longer had
she propounded this, instead of her
own simple question. His query runs
! thus -
What animal is that which is first
boat, then fish, then larger boat,
then a sail and then a bird ?"
How many of us could guess on the
spur of the moment. or even after de-
liberation, that it means a gnata
The tiny insect is a native Of Inc
water during the early stages of its
existence, and only seeks the air and
land when 1t attains lis wings. The
eggs Of the gnat are destined to float
on the water, in order to be Matched.
but as they are very small, thev would
be liable to destruction i they were
simply placed there at random, aud
then left alone. Therefore the female
when about to deposit them, stations
herself on a !ioatins leaf, or other con-
venient support, clinging to 1t by her
fore iess, and stretching the hind legs
as far as possible over the water, and
crossing them at their extremities.
By means Of these slender hind legs,
she guides the eggs IN the direction
they should take, arranging them n
form OF a boat, aud fastening them to-
Sether with a peculiar waterproof sc-
cretioa.
In short time after til, eggs have
been laid the Young snats within them
are 50 developed 10y the warmth ofihe
sun that they force out Ii, lower end
.: their shells, drop IN the water AMI
swim away. The future guat uuN cor
responds to the caterpillar 4 the
moth or butterfly. AMI ! c.llrd a ,ar
Va. During this state .t changes .ts
-kln several tlmes Before the last
morit, IT seem TO be Ia a dying con
dltion i, loe. net SWIM about. bat re-
mains Il, the surface ot the water.
where, presently, Its skin bursts, aua
the lupa emer1es.
The little creature low never dives.
except when alarmed. but merely
floats near the surface OF the water.
obtaining its air supply 10y means Of
two little horns communicating with
the atmosphere. The most noticeable
alteration which has taken place in it.
since the larva state, IS the enlarge
ment OF the upper part Of the body
and If this portion be examined under
the microscope there will be found
within it, closely packed together. tue
wings, legs, head. beautifully feather
ed antennw, and the complicated
mouth organs belonging to the mature
gnat.
After short time passed in this
stage, the pupa, remaining perfectly
still, takes several deep Inspirations.
thus swelling the body Of the enclosed
gnat, which is by this time quite sep
arated from the pupal envelope. The
skin cracks, the gnat emerges, and
supports himself upon the discharged
covering, until his wings are dried
TO take to the air. .Asth
pupal skin en- which he rests is SO
dried as to be mere she'll, he may be
said, for the second time in his life, to
act as tiny boatman. Presently,
however, he is up and away, TO begin
a new phase Of existence as perfect
winged insect.